LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsSouthern Company (SO)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
SO
Southern Company
$91.80
-0.68%
UTILITIES · Cap: $103.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 83674% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $30.18B). SO leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. SO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.66. SO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
SO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-25.0%
Fair Value
$73.42
Current Price
$91.80
$18.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SO
The strongest argument for SO centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : SO
The primary concerns for SO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while SO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
SO is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LG Display Co Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
LG Display Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and display panels based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Southern Company
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company based in the southern United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with executive offices also located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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